Eight elements of Morocco's intangible heritage inscribed on ISESCO's list

At its 11th meeting in Rabat on Monday 18 December, the Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) approved the inclusion of new elements of intangible heritage on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco:

  • the making of jewellery with pearls,
  • weaving the Hayek and the Figuig burnous,
  • tanning,
  • the equestrian art of Mata,
  • the pottery of Safi,
  • Attalbi,
  • the Aouad songs and dance of Ait Baâmrane,
  • the traditional game of Ssig.